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New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived.
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Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press late Friday night.
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NHL roundup: Luke Hughes shines with goal, assist as Devils dump Hurricanes 4-2

NHL roundup: Luke Hughes shines with goal, assist as Devils dump Hurricanes 4-2

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Devils defenceman Luke Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves and New Jersey defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night.
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Tigers sign former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, 1-year deal

Tigers sign former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, 1-year deal

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, one-year contract on Friday. The two-time All-Star gets a slight raise from his $14.2 million salary with the Yankees.
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Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

Friday's Schedule World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round (At Ottawa) Latvia 3 Canada 2 (SO) Slovakia 2 Switzerland 1 Finland 3 Germany 1 Sweden 8 Kazakhstan 1 --- NHL Toronto 5 Detroit 2 Vegas 6 San Jose 3 Buffalo 6 Chicago 2 Colorado 4 U
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WHL roundup: Brown paces Pats to 7-3 win over Wheat Kings

WHL roundup: Brown paces Pats to 7-3 win over Wheat Kings

BRANDON, Man. — Caden Brown scored twice and Tye Spencer had a goal and assist as the visiting Regina Pats beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 7-3 in Western Hockey League action on Friday at Westoba Place.
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'Devastating': Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

'Devastating': Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

OTTAWA — Dave Cameron stepped in front of the microphones and tried to spin what had just unfolded. A parade of Canadian players then proceeded to tow the company line after a jaw-dropping loss at the world junior hockey championship.
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Kondas makes a difference in debut with Sceptres

Kondas makes a difference in debut with Sceptres

TORONTO — Jess Kondas was home for the holidays in Calgary when the phone rang with the best early Christmas present she could have imagined.
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Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by the network on Friday. He was 78.
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Marner nets hat trick as Leafs beat Red Wings 5-2

Marner nets hat trick as Leafs beat Red Wings 5-2

DETROIT (AP) — Mitch Marner's third career hat trick spoiled Todd McClellan's Detroit coaching debut as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the struggling Red Wings 5-2 on Friday night.
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